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Nissan Tekton SUV production and market launch

Overview

Nissan has initiated the international export of its new Tekton midsize SUV from its manufacturing hub in Chennai, India. The first shipment of over 1,300 vehicles was sent to South Africa, Bhutan, and Nepal. This move is part of a broader strategy to use Indian production facilities for global markets.

In the Indian domestic market, Nissan is positioning the Tekton within the premium mid-size segment using a ‘value-premium’ approach. Built on the CMF-B platform shared with the Renault Duster, the vehicle features a ‘Premium Robust’ design philosophy inspired by the Nissan Patrol. It is intended to compete with established models such as the Hyundai Creta and Kia Seltos. The Indian lineup includes a 1.0L Turbo-Petrol and a 1.3L Turbo-Petrol producing 163PS and 280Nm. The vehicle offers 212mm of ground clearance, a 518-liter boot capacity, and a 5-star Bharat NCAP safety rating with six standard airbags. Pricing in India ranges from ₹10.49 lakh to ₹18.59 lakh (ex-showroom).

Following its African debut in South Africa, the Tekton has officially launched in Eswatini. Unveiled at a showroom in Manzini, the vehicle is marketed as a lifestyle-oriented family SUV. Additionally, Nissan is developing a seven-seater derivative of the Tekton. Spy shots of this upcoming three-row variant indicate a longer rear section and a redesigned boomerang-style LED tail-lamp signature, though it is expected to maintain the front-wheel-drive layout and shared platform architecture.

Entities

Nissan · Nissan India · Eswatini · Renault · Kitab Mobility

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Nissan Tekton SUV launches in Eswatini as seven-seater variant develops

    Nissan has launched the Tekton SUV in Eswatini and is developing a new seven-seater version featuring redesigned lighting and an elongated body to strengthen its regional SUV lineup.

  2. [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Nissan launches Tekton SUV to target India's premium mid-size segment

    Nissan is launching the Tekton in India, targeting the premium mid-size SUV segment with a ‘value-premium’ strategy and rugged design inspired by the Nissan Patrol.

  3. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Nissan begins international exports of Tekton SUV from India

    Nissan has begun exporting its new Tekton SUV from India, sending the first 1,300 units to South Africa, Bhutan, and Nepal following a strong domestic sales increase.

Sources

blog.suzukiauto.co.za · burlappcar.com · greaterkashmir.com · ibtimes.co.in · kulture.co.sz · motoroids.com · orissasambad.com · socialsamosa.com

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